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18K Gold Black Onyx Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
18k yellow gold cufflinks with black onyx center stones. Beautiful form, 18K spring clip high
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Vintage 1960s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Gold

18K Gold Black Onyx Cufflinks
18K Gold Black Onyx Cufflinks
H 0.82 in W 0.69 in D 0.88 in
Tiffany Schlumberger Cufflinks with Black Onyx, Turquoise and Gold, Circa 1960
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
studded black onyx spheres, on 18ct gold, signed Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co., stamped 18K, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 4.5 Gram Natural Oval Onyx and Diamond Earrings, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 4.5 Gram Natural Oval Onyx & Diamond Earrings Circa 1960. The piece is set
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond 'Philippine' Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round single cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Cocktail Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Dallas, TX
cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf glitter and abalone
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Weingrill Black Onyx, Diamond and Gold Dress-Set
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in London, GB
A black onyx and diamond dress set by Weingrill, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, set with black onyx
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Vintage 1960s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Onyx, Abalone, and Gold Glitter Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Dallas, TX
table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Onyx and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx and 1.06 carat diamond (total), 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnesite, Sapphires, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French Mid-Century Gold, Onyx, and Pearl Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold, pearl, and onyx bombé style ring, one half set with pavé pearls, the other half
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Hyper-Modern Onyx and Gold Diamond-set Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
sleek wow sixties form is underscored by a crisp black onyx and sparkly diamonds combined with yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx and diamond earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Showstopping onyx and diamond earrings, set in 18ct white gold. 1960s period, elegant design
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Vintage 1960s European Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamonds, White Stones, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a hoop of onyx in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Moonlights, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò bracelet in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Emeralds Onyx Green Agate Rose Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion flower brooch in 14K rose gold and silver structure mounted with 2 diamonds leaves, one
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a drop emerald surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Black Onyx Earrings, 14K, Omega French Clips, Pierced
Located in Toledo, OH
Black onyx earrings, 14K yellow gold, Omega French Clips. Pierced. Vintage oversized statement
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Vintage 1960s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 18 kt gold structure mounted with blach diamonds and white diamonds. On the head, a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a drop sapphire surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Onyx and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glossy onyx is set in a simple 9 carat gold setting. The shoulders hold a diamond point each
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Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 9k Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò bracelet in 14 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central onyx with a ladybug
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1.1 Carat Black Onyx and 0.24 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive vintage onyx ring has been crafted in 18k white gold The lozenge shaped frame is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Turquoise, Rubies, Stones, Onyx, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structures studded with little turquoises. As closure, a butterfly shape clasp in 9 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx, White Stones, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with onyx plates and a flower of white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central onyx with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Boucheron Crystal Onyx and Diamond Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved Crystals, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of earclips featuring coral and onyx, and accented with diamonds. Circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Gold Crescent Earrings with Coral, Turquoise and Onyx
Located in Darnestown, MD
Colorful crescent shaped earrings with oval stones of coral, turquoise and black onyx. Clip backs
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Coral, Onyx, Stones, Gold and Silver Earr
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of onyx,coral
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Emerald, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring. Set in 18ct white gold with onyx and diamonds for circa
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Black, Starr and Frost Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual diamond and black onyx ring by Black, Starr and Frost in which the two gems appear to be
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

1960s Red Coral, Onyx and Diamond Articulated Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exceptional pair of 1960s earrings, set in 18K White gold, that features bright red
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Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wall Sconces Vintage Rococo Onyx & Gilt Bronze France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Magnificent Vintage French Rococo Wall Sconces - Onyx & Gilt Bronze - 1960s Vintage French
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Vintage 1960s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Side Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Dallas, TX
cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf glitter and abalone
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made with 14KT yellow gold and adorned with beautiful diamonds and black onyx, this vintage ring is
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Red Corals, Diamonds, Onyx, Stones, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous dangle earrings in 14 kt white and rose gold structure mounted, in the upper part, with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Green Onyx and Enamel Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
." SIZE: 3 inch length WEIGHT: 22.4 grams STONES: green onyx and enamel HALLMARKS: 750 for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 18k white and yellow gold structure. The ring features a rectangular-shaped onyx
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14K Gold, Jade, Amethyst, Coral, Black and White Onyx Cluster Dome Ring Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic vintage 1960's 14K Gold cluster dome cocktail ring or everyday ring has various
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Pearl, Onyx, and Diamond Bead Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
combining white South Sea pearls, cut onyx elements, and 18 karat yellow gold enriched elements. It
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 9.78 Cts in Diamonds and Carved Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with satin finish. Suited with posts for pierced ears and a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral, Onyx and Diamonds Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with white Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Italian Spatialism 1970 Retro Sculptural Ring 14Kt Gold with Onyx and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
the 1960's. This statement sculptural ring has been crafted with spatialism parameters in solid yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
An onyx, diamond and ruby 18 karat white gold butterfly necklace This fun necklace features two
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Rare Bulgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace A gold pendant set with onyx and 15 round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Kutchinsky 1968 London Geometric Earrings 18kt Gold with Diamonds Coral and Onyx
By Kutchinsky
Located in Miami, FL
fabulous earrings are a one of a kind pieces, crafted in three dimensions in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art-Deco Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Sterling With Onyx Appliques
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
flexible tubogas thick chain in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and yellow gold of 18 karats with polished
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Kutchinsky Coral Diamond & Onyx Necklace
By Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
carved coral and onyx in 18k yellow gold. Measurements: 20" long
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Vintage 1960s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage UTI Skeleton Pocket Watch with Onyx and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 42mm pocket watch by UTI Paris in yellow gold and onyx, encircled by 44 rubies on its
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Vintage 1960s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Cartier Egyptian Revival Coral Diamond & Onyx Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Egyptian Revival Coral Diamond & Onyx Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings set
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Onyx Marble & Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail-Lounge Table-Rococo Styl-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage big Marble Bronze Coffee Table-Vintage Lounge Table Rococo Style from the 60s Elegant Tabletop Shape - splendid Colors - Clouds in different Shades of yellow,cognac,or...
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Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Steel, Bronze

Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Coral Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three strands of Pearls, Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant
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Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
By PIERINO FRASCAROLO
Located in Darnestown, MD
Could this pooch be any cuter? The poodle (?) has hair of red enamel; emerald eyes; a black onyx
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Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Hammerman Brothers Necklace and Earrings Set
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved Crystal and Cabochon Black Onyx. The set also
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage French Bronze Conch Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing bronze large conch floating atop a black onyx base - ALL Vintage, ALL original. Rewired
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Yellow Gold Cufflinks, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Munich, DE
An elegant pair of onyx cufflinks, by Van Cleef and Arpels. Each cabochon onyx terminal is encased
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Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Hammerman Brothers Onyx and Diamond Necklace
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
1960's Hammerman Brothers Onyx, Diamond and Gold Necklace American Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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1960 Onyx And Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 1960 onyx and gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 212 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1960 onyx and gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 1960 onyx and gold over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Georges Braque are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of 1960 onyx and gold can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Onyx rings, from our inventory of 101, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of 1960 onyx and gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1960 Onyx And Gold?

Prices for a piece of 1960 onyx and gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,233.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.